Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-19
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
The best way to provide enough homes in large cities is to build tall apartment blocks.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
In modern cities multiple building provided enough space for families. In my opinion, tall apartment blocks have considerable benefits. However, its possible drawbacks for some families may occurs.
To commence with, there are several benefits for a number of stories. First, required a small space, for multiple buildings you don't need to much space for making residential block for a number of families . For example, if you, want to live 3 to 4 families together, can make triple story on single plot. Furthermore, build strong bonding with each other. when two or more family members live together, there are many advantages for that such as check any difficulties, help them, and share work also. For instance, we have been live to gather with my uncle. we always dinner to gather if some have one not time to make food we can share with each other.
On other hand, some possible drawbacks to live to gather. First of all, privacy may disturb. when we started to live to gather, it may chance to reveal your secrets. For example, rare chance we have conflict in our family member then all relatives must knew that what's happening in our house.
In addition, tall buildings not suitable for old family members therefore they can't stairs up easily.
In conclusion, apartments having numerous blocks have significantly beneficial for those families who can't afford open space home. Besides that it is crucial for build strong relationship and also manageable for middle class family.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the prompt but suffers from a significant misunderstanding of the topic. The essay discusses 'living together' with family members in a shared house rather than the urban planning issue of 'tall apartment blocks' as a solution to housing shortages in large cities. While the position is clear, the development is largely irrelevant to the core task. Additionally, the response is slightly under the 250-word minimum, which impacts the overall task completion. To improve, ensure you interpret the prompt accurately—focus on urban density, infrastructure, and housing supply rather than personal family living arrangements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay uses basic cohesive devices such as 'To commence with', 'Furthermore', and 'On other hand'. However, the logical flow is hampered by the misinterpretation of the topic. Paragraphing is present, but the transition between ideas is sometimes mechanical. Referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the phrase 'apartments having numerous blocks', which does not clearly link back to the previous arguments. To achieve a higher score, focus on using a wider range of cohesive devices and ensure that each paragraph contributes directly to supporting your central argument regarding urban housing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on simple phrasing like 'live to gather' (live together) and 'make food'. There are several instances of awkward word choices and incorrect collocations, such as 'stairs up easily' instead of 'climb stairs' and 'reveal your secrets' in the context of privacy. The range is insufficient to express complex ideas about urban planning. To improve, you should learn topic-specific vocabulary related to housing, such as 'high-density living', 'urban sprawl', 'infrastructure', and 'residential capacity'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('multiple building provided', 'rare chance we have conflict'), article usage, and sentence structure ('required a small space', 'if some have one not time'). The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple or poorly constructed complex sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically verb tenses and the correct use of prepositions. Proofreading for basic errors like 'stairs up' versus 'climbing stairs' will also help improve your accuracy.
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